^Yeah, I feel like Marin should replace University in boys D5 rankings, b/c Marin and Athenian both ran fast at Pt. Pinole, and University didn't look as fast at De La Salle invite. Also, D4 boys looks like it'll be faster than ever with John Lawson and Piner there.

I predict the Branson girls will win Division 5. They look stronger than University to me. Marin Academy also looks pretty strong, perhaps as strong as Lick Wilmerding, but it might be too early to say. (As an aside, I'm not an expert, and I'm affiliated with any of these 4 schools).

I'm very impressed with Branson right now. Only 3 years ago, they were at the back of the MCAL league consistently. I remember Branson went years where the only teams they would beat were teams that had less than 5 runners. lol

Once Julia Maxwell and the rest of the runners in here] class showed up, Branson went to #2 in the MCAL. They didn't improve much the following year, but I think this summer they all went out and trained. Now, Branson could win state. That would be quite something to watch!!!

Las Lomas edged Acalanes at their league meet (38-44) today. In the head to head dual scoring Las Lomas won based on 6th place. LL did not have #3 runner and Acalanes may have been missing one of their better runners. DFAL league and NCS may see tight battle with these two.